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The first trial in a wide ranging college admissions corruption case is underway in Boston's federal court

The first trial in a wide ranging college admissions corruption case is underway in Boston's federal court

Marsha P Johnson. (Netflix) The brand new design for the Marsha P Johnson State Park has been unveiled after initial plans were scrapped following complaints from the trans hero’s own family. New York governor Andrew Cuomo announced last year that Brooklyn’s East River State Park would be renamed for Johnson, making it “the first state park to honour an LGBT+ person”. But the tribute was halted in March when Black trans activists raised concerns about the “harsh thermoplastic colours ...

langleyn@grinnell.edu Twenty-eight students submitted work to this year’s Bachelor of Arts Exhibition (BAX). With the choice to submit one or two pieces for display, the BAX online exhibit showcases 50 works of art by Grinnell third and fourth years. The pieces cover a range of mediums, including sculpture, photography, digital media, paintings on canvas and fiber art. To accommodate the socially-distanced school year, the Studio Art Student Education Policy Committee (SEPC) has been plannin...

Bonhams appoints Leslie Wright as Chairman North America Leslie joined the company in 1994. Photo: Bonhams. NEW YORK, NY .-Bonhams has appointed Leslie Wright as Chairman, North America, overseeing Fine Arts, Luxury Lifestyle and Collectibles. Leslie joined the company in 1994. She single-handedly built the US Trust and Estates team from ground up and has been a key factor for establishing its high reputation among the estate planning community both in the US and internationally. She has been i...

Smith leading in Oregon City mayors race KATU Staff Voters recalled Holladay during an election last November after he posted comments critical of Black Lives Matter protests on social media and opposed Gov. Kate Brown’s stay-home order at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Unofficial results had Smith with 42% of the vote while Leslie Wright Jr. had 30%. There were five candidates in the race.

Marsha P Johnson. (Netflix) Plans for a gaudy rainbow mural in the Marsha P Johnson state park in New York have been scrapped, after complaints from the trans hero’s family. In August, 2020, New York governor Andrew Cuomo announced that Brooklyn’s East River State Park was being renamed Marsha P Johnson State Park, making it “the first state park to honour an LGBT+ person”. But since then, plans have been made for the design of the park, with little input from the LGBT+ community or Joh...

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Leslie Wright vies to be among Oregon Citys best mayors Candidate in March 9 special election promises to bring military background, common sense to seat Leslie Wright Jr. plans to be "one of the best mayors Oregon City ever had" by bringing his military background and "common sense" to the seat. "I communicate the value of discipline, focus and having the right mindset to help people get what they want out of life, get a good job and start their own business," he wrote in the Voters P...

Del Laine Del Laine has left her mark on South Lake Tahoe in ways that many local residents might not know. She was a mover and shaker, whose focus was on making the city a better place. Her most important role, though, was promoting the well-being of women. This pioneer died Dec. 18, 2020, at home from natural causes, with family at her side. She was 90. She was born Dolores Mae Wright on March 20, 1930, in Oakland, Calif., to Mabel Paulson and Leslie Wright. Four years later her parents lea...